Chapter
North Korea's Hidden Wealth
52:39 - 57:31 (04:52)
North Korea employs various illegal methods to earn money, including drug smuggling and counterfeiting, which result in the country holding a significant amount of hidden wealth, despite sanctions. This wealth could potentially be used in diplomacy negotiations in exchange for amnesty.
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The UN claims that North Korea has stolen over $1 billion from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges, which has gone towards financing the country's nuclear weapons programme.
52:39 - 56:19 (03:40)
Summary
The UN claims that North Korea has stolen over $1 billion from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges, which has gone towards financing the country's nuclear weapons programme.
ChapterNorth Korea's Hidden Wealth
Episode119: Hot Wallets
PodcastDarknet Diaries
North Korea's attempt to stay at the international table and negotiate with powerful countries is through its pursuit of nuclear power, despite the cycle of sanctions and economic instability that ensues.
56:19 - 57:31 (01:11)
Summary
North Korea's attempt to stay at the international table and negotiate with powerful countries is through its pursuit of nuclear power, despite the cycle of sanctions and economic instability that ensues. This comes at the expense of the impoverished citizens who live in absolute poverty due to the government's prioritization of developing nukes and supporting leadership.